An electronic reference containing abundant information about household waste management practices. This site includes profiles of individual state programs, as well as information on the federal MSW program.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm

Frequently asked questions, guidelines for getting started with composting, and troubleshooting ideas if you're having problems composting. From the Composting Council of Canada.
The URL is: http://www.compost.org/English/ENGLISH_INDEX.htm

The center's objective is to inform about the use of Flyash aka Pulverised fuel Ash (PFA) as partial cement replacement and the benefits of this to the construction and power industry as well as to the environment. Especially of interest to students is the section on the history of fly ash.
The URL is: http://www.fly-ash-information-center.org.in

The Dangers of Plastic Bags report reinforces the need to change how we take home our groceries. BYOB!
The URL is: http://lee.ifas.ufl.edu/FYN/FYNPubs/TheDangersofPl...

Vermiculture - inspirational demonstrations. Our goal is to raise awareness about the environment and encourage sustainable practices. Organic matter is recycled via indoor composting with red wigglers worms. We conduct waste audits to assist organizations to reduce the garbage being sent to landfill. Discover what you produce to learn how to reduce. Ask about Worms Without Borders.
The URL is: http://www.cathyscomposters.com

Key links on Recycling.


The URL is: http://environment.about.com/cs/recycling/

AdoptALibrary.org keeps books and magazines out of landfills and promotes world literacy and donations to libraries and schools, Native American reservations and prisons around the world.
The URL is: http://www.adoptalibrary.org

A recently published 32 pg fully illustrated book on the benfits of recycling titled "Popsi, The Daughter of Mother Nature". Also a information page of how the world first recycled doll Popsi is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.
The URL is: http://www.GoPopsi.com

Comprehensive links for consumers, activists, and researchers interested in waste issues. "Zero Waste America Promotes the Elimination of Waste, Toxics, & Pollution."
The URL is: http://www.zerowasteamerica.org/

This report by David Saphire (1998)"describes simple steps to prevent the millions of pounds of food and food-related waste generated each day at colleges and universities. Provides case studies of campuses around the country." Available in PDF format. Published by INFORM, Inc.
The URL is: http://www.informinc.org/getatlunch.php

The site is divided into four areas of interest: sewage sludge, composting, reduction/recycling and youth resources. Each of these sections offers news, reports and research results. There are links to educational resources, waste management publications as well as the institute's guestbook.
The URL is: http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/

The purpose of this unit is to make

students aware of the amount of trash they generate, the problems that result, and possible solutions. This is an activity created by the 1991 Woodrow Wilson Biology Institute.
The URL is: http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEPC/WWC/1991/w...

Information about vermicomposting and how it can be done in the classroom, educational books and videos, and more. Developed by Mary Appelhof, Worm Woman.
The URL is: http://www.wormwoman.com/acatalog/index.html

Exploring Recycle City is an easy way to learn about the three R's -- reduce, reuse and recycle. Designed primarily for middle-school students, it's a lively point-and-click journey for all ages that demonstrates how individuals, businesses, and communities can work together to cut waste.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/

This award winning, innovative site promotes recycling through art. Visit this site and meet Trashasaurus Rex!
The URL is: http://www.kid-at-art.com/

This on-line exhibition takes an in-depth look at the complex issues surrounding municipal solid waste. It is organized into four major sections: What Is Garbage?, There's No "Away", Nature Recycles, and Making Choices. Includes activities for at home or school, a guest expert to answer garbage-related questions, and an extensive resource list to find out more.
The URL is: http://www.astc.org/exhibitions/rotten/rtintro.htm

GRRN provides links to books & videos on recycling, recycling organizations, a resource library, and links to student and teacher recycling project web sites.
The URL is: http://www.grrn.org/

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance's (ILSR) page of success stories and information on recycling and material reuse.
The URL is: http://www.ilsr.org/recycling/